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Hey reddit. So I have an interview with the Canadian forces tomorrow that will determine my enrollment as a part of the ROTP. I was wondering what kind of questions to expect. I have already submitted my job application and passed the aptitude test. The officer that booked my appointment told me to make sure to look over the job descriptions and to have a good understanding of what I am applying for. Has anybody been to one of these interviews before? Thanks!

I can't speak for ROTP, but read up on the CF as much as you can. Learn about the direction we're headed in, read up on some current issues; all that kind of stuff. They'll ask to see if you know. Stress your academics, leadership, and athleticism. The trick is to sell yourself without coming off as arrogant.

When they ask you if you have done any drugs on this list proceeds to show you large list don't immediately say no. Look closely they have caffeine on the damn thing. Among a few others I had not considered to be drugs.

In high school my marks ranged from mid to high 80s. I applied for construction engineering officer, army engineer, and naval combat systems engineer. As for chances, they really depend on what trade your are applying for. For example, only 1 in 12 people get in for construction engineering but 1 in 2 get in for naval combat systems. I could have scored better if I had more volunteer experience. You are serving your country so they want to usually see that you do more than just academics.